Twilight

Lucia Duran · 08-25-2008, 09:40 AM

TWILIGHT - The Official Movie Site - IN THEATERS 11.21.08

November 21st the movie based on Stephanie Meyers Twilight series is coming out. Is there anyone here who has read the books and is excited about the movie?

I enjoyed the first three books, but was extremely disappointed in book four.

The movie looks like it will have parts from book one and two (Twilight and New Moon).

Mikel_Cooperman · 08-25-2008, 01:05 PM

I am about 200 pages into the book. I have mixed emotions about. It takes forever for anything to really happen and it seems more geared towards teenage girls more than anything. Are guys going to buy the whole love story thing or are they just going to be dragged by their girlfriends.

Chuck Mayer · 08-25-2008, 01:51 PM

The books very likely aren't my cup of tea (I'm a 34 year old male), but I am expecting the film to be a pretty big hit. 3 months ago, I knew nothing about the existence of this series. Now, I am aware of what a big hit it is. It definitely seems like The Vampire Chronicles for teens.

My wife noticed during some "making of" that "Cedric" (from HP4) is playing the main vampire boy. I hope the film is a good adaptation. They got a decent director.

Ray H · 08-25-2008, 09:01 PM

I hadn't even heard of Twilight until a few months ago when a friend expressed how amped she was that they were making a movie version. As of the moment, I am vaguely aware that it's something of a phenomenon, largely aimed at teenage females, and that it has something to do with vampire teens. Doesn't really excite me at all. Nor does it spark any curiosity - well not enough for me to Wikipedia it. I will, however, pay attention to how it does at the box office just to see how big it really is.

Lucia Duran · 08-26-2008, 09:58 AM

The books are interesting and yes they are probably geared more towards teen girls. The main vampire, Edward is a bit on the obsessive stalker side and his human girlfriend, Bella swoons to easily over him, but there are some interesting action scenes and story lines.

I think the movie looks like it will be good. The cast is an intersting choice. The Edward they chose is not really my idea of Edward, but we all picture characters from books in different ways.

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Chris Mannes · 08-26-2008, 10:01 AM

I picked up all four books 2 weeks ago, and devoured them. Read all 4 in just under a week. Loved them all.

Admittedly the whole time I was a little baffled by how much I liked them. I'm a 34yo male. And they're quite obviously targeted at teen girls. I'm not sure if it's the quality of the writing, or maybe the fantasy aspect, but somehow they were terrific reads.

As for the film, I'm worried. If they go the obvious route and target teen girls, they may cheese it up and end up with a really crappy movie.

On the other hand, if they somehow manage to do what the books did. They may end up with a film "apparently" for teen girls, with cross market appeal.

Lucia Duran · 09-02-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Mannes

As for the film, I'm worried. If they go the obvious route and target teen girls, they may cheese it up and end up with a really crappy movie.

That is exactly what I was worried about as well. After watching the comic-con panel with the cast and director, I have better feelings about it. They seemed to really want to make it more than a teen flick.

Lucia Duran · Yesterday, 07:15 AM

Well, I purchased my tickets already for Friday. I have been rereading the series to sort of refresh my memory.

The buzz on this film is so HUGE here that theaters are selling out so fast. I bought my tickets a week ago and as of yesterday, most theaters are sold out for opening day.

I'm still not feeling the way they cast this film. Robert Patterson as Edward was an odd choice for me. He looks nothing like Edward or atleast how I invisioned him to be. The guy they have playing Jacob Black is not even close to the character in the book. The only one I feel they cast correctly was Bella Swan.

Here is hoping the movie kicks ass.

Inspector Hammer! · Today, 10:14 AM

I must admit that i'm puzzled by this films hype.

I haven't read the books (I like vampires so perhaps I should) but as far as I can see the movie looks like your typical young emo vampire story.

I'll see it because like I said I like vampires but I don't see what's so great about it that everyone is making such a big fuss.

todd s · Today, 10:35 AM

My daugher (13yrs) is excited for it to come out.

Lucia Duran · Today, 12:17 PM

Having read the books, I must say that I don't actually care for some of the characters. Edward (the one most young girls are drooling over) comes across as too controlling and tad bit on the stalkerish side. The behavior between Bella and Edward makes me sick at times, because in this day and age of "girl power", Bella comes off as a needy, whiny, helpless doofus that can't seem to think straight or make any sort of decision without looking to Edward. I understand that this may seem romantic to the young girls who read these books, but MY GOD couldn't Stephanie Meyer have written a better character than Bell Swan?

Jacob Black is one of the few characters I enjoy. He seems sane for the most part and truly in love with Bella, giving her space to make mistakes, do what she wants, be with who she wants and not be so controlling over her life the way that Edward is.

I also enjoy Alice, Jasper, Angela and Charlie.

I know the Edward character is suppose to be this beautiful godlike boy who is all those things that girls want in a guy, but if my daughter ever started thinking it was okay for a guy to have that much power over her, I would be so upset.

As for the movie, I would be okay with them changing things up a bit in these characters so they aren't these obsessive, needy fools Meyer wrote. And YES, I understand it is her book and her story to tell, but young girls today need better role models from literature and film. I hope other mothers and fathers too, have read this series so they can have an open discussion with their kids about it and why this sort of behavior is not healthy and relationships shouldn't consume you to the point of no return.

I'm excited about the movie, because I have been enoying vampires lately and while it seems as if I hate this series (I really don't), I am excited to see how it translates to film.